Introduction to Crowdfunding, Albuquerque

WESST Enterprise Center, Albuquerque

â€œCrowdfundingâ€ is becoming an increasingly popular way for small businesses, especially startups, Â to raise money outside of traditional avenues like venture capital, angel investing, or bank loans.Â However, crowdfunding-generated funds arenâ€™t â€œeasy money,â€ and there are many pitfalls entrepreneurs must watch for when taking a project to Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or another crowdfunding site.

This class will cover the basics of setting up a crowdfunding effort, and important elements to consider when structuring descriptions, offers and rewards.Â Veterans of crowdfunding campaigns will share their experiences.